NV DMV NV DMV Speed Limits and Safe Following Distance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the default speed limit in Nevada in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
- 15 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Nevada law sets the default speed limit in residential districts at 25 mph when no other limit is posted.
Question 2: On Nevada open desert highways with no posted speed limit, the maximum speed for passenger cars is:
- 65 mph
- 70 mph
- 75 mph (Correct answer)
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 75 mph
Nevada's statutory maximum speed on open highway is 75 mph for passenger vehicles unless a lower limit is posted.
Question 3: What is the 'Basic Speed Law' in Nevada?
- Always drive at the posted speed limit
- Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of posted limit (Correct answer)
- Match the speed of surrounding traffic
- Drive at least 10 mph below the posted limit in rain
Correct answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of posted limit
Nevada's Basic Speed Law requires drivers to travel at a speed that is safe for current road, traffic, and weather conditions, even if that means driving below the posted limit.
Question 4: In a Nevada school zone with children present, the maximum speed is typically:
- 10 mph
- 15 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
Speed in Nevada school zones is typically reduced to 15 mph when children are present or the signal is flashing.
Question 5: The '3-second rule' in Nevada is used to maintain:
- A safe stopping distance behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- Minimum distance from a bicyclist when passing
- Time allowed at a stop sign before proceeding
- Gap between vehicles entering a freeway
Correct answer: A safe stopping distance behind the vehicle ahead
The 3-second rule helps drivers keep a safe following distance by counting at least 3 seconds between their vehicle and the one ahead.
Question 6: When driving on a Nevada highway at 65 mph, your following distance should be at least:
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 3 seconds (Correct answer)
- 4 seconds
Correct answer: 3 seconds
At highway speeds, Nevada recommends maintaining at least a 3-second following distance, increasing further in adverse conditions.
NV DMV NV DMV Speed Limits and Safe Following Distance 1
What is the default speed limit in Nevada in a residential area unless otherwise posted?